Plant Heath Care Technician

The Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician is a hands-on, field based position responsible for applying fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and other approved landscape products on residential and commercial properties. The technician works outdoors daily, operates specialized application equipment, completes assigned routes, and delivers consistent results while following safety requirements and company standards.

The Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician is a hands-on, field based position responsible for applying fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and other approved landscape products on residential and commercial properties. The technician works outdoors daily, operates specialized application equipment, completes assigned routes, and delivers consistent results while following safety requirements and company standards.

• Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
• A Growing Tradition Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
• Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
• Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
• Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
• Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated

• Perform scheduled turf and ornamental applications using approved fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, plant growth regulators, and related products.
• Complete assigned daily routes and work orders safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Measure, mix, load, transport, and apply products in accordance with label directions and company procedures.
• Operate truck mounted spray systems, ride on applicators, backpack and handheld sprayers, and granular spreaders.
• Perform blanket, spot, granular, and targeted applications as assigned; maintain correct rates and consistent coverage.
• Follow established application programs and supervisor instructions; assist with other field duties as needed.

• Inspect, operate, clean, and maintain vehicles, pumps, hoses, tanks, spreaders, and application equipment.
• Calibrate equipment for correct application rates and coverage.
• Report leaks, malfunctions, damage, and mechanical concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, professional-looking vehicles and equipment.
• Learn and use new technologies, including electric sprayers, GPS-supported systems, and modern application tools.

• Follow company safety policies, pesticide labels, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Wear all required PPE, including gloves, eye and hearing protection, safety vests, and respiratory protection when required.
• Use safe practices for chemical handling, mixing, loading, transport, application, storage, and spill prevention.
• Prevent drift, off-target applications, environmental impacts, and damage to client property.
• Report incidents and hazards immediately; participate in safety training and required certification activities.

• Arrive on time, prepared with the correct materials, tools, and equipment.
• Meet route and production expectations without compromising safety or workmanship.
• Record completed applications, product quantities, and other required treatment information accurately.
• Use mobile work-order software to review assignments and close completed jobs.
• Communicate progress, delays, equipment issues, and material needs to supervisors.
• Represent the company professionally and take ownership of assigned work.

• At least 1 year of hands on commercial spray, fertilizer, or pesticide…